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Created: 07-31-2017 at 15:40 PM

Conversation ContentsBorder Wall and Solar Power....

"Andrew, Jonathan" <jonathan_andrew@ios.doi.gov>

From: "Andrew, Jonathan" <jonathan_andrew@ios.doi.gov>Sent: Thu Jun 08 2017 07:23:12 GMT-0600 (MDT)To: undisclosed-recipients:;BCC: ernesto_reyes@fws.govSubject: Border Wall and Solar Power....

Trump Suggests Building Border Wall With Solar Panels.The Washington Post (6/7, Yeo) reports that during a White House meeting Tuesday, President Trumpsuggested “a new idea on how to cover the costs for a proposed border wall between the United States andMexico: build it with solar panels.” According to comments posted by Axios, Trump “floated the concept of‘beautiful structures,’ 40 to 50 feet high, that generate clean electricity from the sun – and would help coverthe cost of the project.” The Post says “the realities of building a 1,000-mile wall covered with solar panels –and then getting that electricity to market on either side of the border – are not so simple” and “with few actualdetails about the design of the wall, the cost of building it or the price that would be paid for the electricity, it isdifficult to make any realistic conclusions about the impact of Trump’s solar wall.”

-- Jon Andrew Interagency Borderlands Coordinator Office of the SecretaryDepartment of the Interior

202-320-0718 (cell)

"Reyes, Ernesto" <ernesto_reyes@fws.gov>

From: "Reyes, Ernesto" <ernesto_reyes@fws.gov>Sent: Thu Jun 08 2017 11:59:46 GMT-0600 (MDT)

"Ardizzone, Chuck" <chuck_ardizzone@fws.gov>, DawnWhitehead <dawn_gardiner@fws.gov>, Mary Orms<Mary_Orms@fws.gov>, Pat Clements<Pat_Clements@fws.gov>, Robyn Cobb<Robyn_Cobb@fws.gov>, Clare Lee <Clare_Lee@fws.gov>,Amber Miller <Amber_Miller@fws.gov>, "Skoruppa, Mary"<mary_kay_skoruppa@fws.gov>, Gretchen Nareff<gretchen_nareff@fws.gov>, Philip Marley<philip_marley@fws.gov>, Robert Jess <robert_jess@fws.gov>,Sonny Perez <sonny_perez@fws.gov>, Bryan Winton<bryan_winton@fws.gov>, Mitch Sternberg<mitch_sternberg@fws.gov>, Chris Perez<chris_perez@fws.gov>, Kimberly Wahl

To:

<kimberly_wahl@fws.gov>, Eric Verderber<eric_verderber@fws.gov>, Imer DeLaGarza<imer_delagarza@fws.gov>, Laura delaGarza<laura_delagarza@fws.gov>, Christine Donald<christine_donald@fws.gov>, raul_garza <raul_garza@fws.gov>,Elizabeth Demarse <elizabeth_demarse@fws.gov>, Gisela Chapa<gisela_chapa@fws.gov>, Scot Edler <scot_edler@fws.gov>,Chris Hathcock <chris_hathcock@fws.gov>, Romeo Garcia<romeo_garcia@fws.gov>, Rene Avendano<rene_avendano@fws.gov>, Rick Gonzalez<rick_gonzalez@fws.gov>, Nicolas Caceres<nicolas_caceres@fws.gov>, Gerardo Longoria<gerardo_longoria@fws.gov>, Weylan Luckey<weylan_luckey@fws.gov>, Alejandro Rodriguez<alejandro_rodriguez@fws.gov>, Boyd Blihovde<boyd_blihovde@fws.gov>, Jonathan Moczygemba<jonathan_moczygemba@fws.gov>, Mark Spier<mark_spier@nps.gov>, Rolando Garza<rolando_garza@nps.gov>, Willy Cupit<Willy.Cupit@tpwd.texas.gov>, Liana Lerma<Liana.Lerma@tpwd.texas.gov>, Russell Hooten<Russell.hooten@tpwd.texas.gov>, Jackie Robinson<Jackie.robinson@tpwd.texas.gov>, Kendal Keyes<Kendal.Keyes@tpwd.texas.gov>, Janice Engle<janice_engle@fws.gov>, "Singleton, Melissa"<melissa_singleton@fws.gov>, Aimee Roberson<aroberson@abcbirds.org>, "Jesús Franco"<jfranco@abcbirds.org>

Subject: Fwd: Border Wall and Solar Power....

FYI---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Andrew, Jonathan <jonathan andrew@ios.doi.gov>Date: Thu, Jun 8, 2017 at 8:23 AMSubject: Border Wall and Solar Power....To:

Trump Suggests Building Border Wall With Solar Panels.The Washington Post (6/7, Yeo) reports that during a White House meeting Tuesday, President Trumpsuggested “a new idea on how to cover the costs for a proposed border wall between the United States andMexico: build it with solar panels.” According to comments posted by Axios, Trump “floated the concept of‘beautiful structures,’ 40 to 50 feet high, that generate clean electricity from the sun – and would help coverthe cost of the project.” The Post says “the realities of building a 1,000-mile wall covered with solar panels –and then getting that electricity to market on either side of the border – are not so simple” and “with few actualdetails about the design of the wall, the cost of building it or the price that would be paid for the electricity, it isdifficult to make any realistic conclusions about the impact of Trump’s solar wall.”

-- Jon Andrew Interagency Borderlands Coordinator Office of the SecretaryDepartment of the Interior

202-320-0718 (cell)

-- Ernesto ReyesU.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceTexas DOI State Border CoordinatorAlamo Ecological Service Sub-Office3325 Green Jay RdAlamo, Texas 78516Tel:956-784-7560Fax:956-787-8338

Dawn Gardiner <dawn_gardiner@fws.gov>

From: Dawn Gardiner <dawn_gardiner@fws.gov>Sent: Thu Jun 08 2017 12:35:13 GMT-0600 (MDT)To: "Reyes, Ernesto" <ernesto_reyes@fws.gov>

CC:

"Ardizzone, Chuck" <chuck_ardizzone@fws.gov>, Mary Orms<Mary_Orms@fws.gov>, Pat Clements<Pat_Clements@fws.gov>, Robyn Cobb<Robyn_Cobb@fws.gov>, Clare Lee <Clare_Lee@fws.gov>,Amber Miller <Amber_Miller@fws.gov>, "Skoruppa, Mary"<mary_kay_skoruppa@fws.gov>, Gretchen Nareff<gretchen_nareff@fws.gov>, Philip Marley<philip_marley@fws.gov>, Robert Jess <robert_jess@fws.gov>,Sonny Perez <sonny_perez@fws.gov>, Bryan Winton<bryan_winton@fws.gov>, Mitch Sternberg<mitch_sternberg@fws.gov>, Chris Perez<chris_perez@fws.gov>, Kimberly Wahl<kimberly_wahl@fws.gov>, Eric Verderber<eric_verderber@fws.gov>, Imer DeLaGarza<imer_delagarza@fws.gov>, Laura delaGarza<laura_delagarza@fws.gov>, Christine Donald<christine_donald@fws.gov>, raul_garza <raul_garza@fws.gov>,Elizabeth Demarse <elizabeth_demarse@fws.gov>, Gisela Chapa<gisela_chapa@fws.gov>, Scot Edler <scot_edler@fws.gov>,Chris Hathcock <chris_hathcock@fws.gov>, Romeo Garcia<romeo_garcia@fws.gov>, Rene Avendano<rene_avendano@fws.gov>, Rick Gonzalez<rick_gonzalez@fws.gov>, Nicolas Caceres<nicolas_caceres@fws.gov>, Gerardo Longoria<gerardo_longoria@fws.gov>, Weylan Luckey<weylan_luckey@fws.gov>, Alejandro Rodriguez<alejandro_rodriguez@fws.gov>, Boyd Blihovde<boyd_blihovde@fws.gov>, Jonathan Moczygemba<jonathan_moczygemba@fws.gov>, Mark Spier<mark_spier@nps.gov>, Rolando Garza<rolando_garza@nps.gov>, Willy Cupit<Willy.Cupit@tpwd.texas.gov>, Liana Lerma<Liana.Lerma@tpwd.texas.gov>, Russell Hooten<Russell.hooten@tpwd.texas.gov>, Jackie Robinson<Jackie.robinson@tpwd.texas.gov>, Kendal Keyes<Kendal.Keyes@tpwd.texas.gov>, Janice Engle

<janice_engle@fws.gov>, "Singleton, Melissa"<melissa_singleton@fws.gov>, Aimee Roberson<aroberson@abcbirds.org>, "Jesús Franco"<jfranco@abcbirds.org>, kelli_stone@fws.gov,robert_murphy@fws.gov, Tim Anderson<tim_anderson@fws.gov>, Beau Hardegree<beau_hardegree@fws.gov>

Subject: Re: Border Wall and Solar Power....

We have general concerns about the reflective nature of some solar panels as they might foolbirds into thinking they are pools of water and the birds fly in and get scorched. However, yesterday we learned about the use of non-reflective solar panels as planned by SpaceX. Iwould hope we can recommend that all panels installed in our very birdy STX might be the nonreflective sort.

Sent from my iPhone

On Jun 8, 2017, at 12:59 PM, Reyes, Ernesto <ernesto reyes@fws.gov> wrote:

FYI---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Andrew, Jonathan <jonathan andrew@ios.doi.gov>Date: Thu, Jun 8, 2017 at 8:23 AMSubject: Border Wall and Solar Power....To:

Trump Suggests Building Border Wall With Solar Panels.The Washington Post (6/7, Yeo) reports that during a White House meeting Tuesday, PresidentTrump suggested “a new idea on how to cover the costs for a proposed border wall between theUnited States and Mexico: build it with solar panels.” According to comments posted by Axios,Trump “floated the concept of ‘beautiful structures,’ 40 to 50 feet high, that generate cleanelectricity from the sun – and would help cover the cost of the project.” The Post says “therealities of building a 1,000-mile wall covered with solar panels – and then getting that electricityto market on either side of the border – are not so simple” and “with few actual details about thedesign of the wall, the cost of building it or the price that would be paid for the electricity, it isdifficult to make any realistic conclusions about the impact of Trump’s solar wall.”

-- Jon Andrew Interagency Borderlands Coordinator Office of the SecretaryDepartment of the Interior

202-320-0718 (cell)

-- Ernesto ReyesU.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceTexas DOI State Border CoordinatorAlamo Ecological Service Sub-Office3325 Green Jay Rd

Alamo, Texas 78516Tel:956-784-7560Fax:956-787-8338

Label: "Defenders of Wildlife-FOIA"

Created by:ernesto_reyes@fws.gov

Total Messages in label:191 (29 conversations)

Created: 07-31-2017 at 15:40 PM

Conversation ContentsFwd: Borderwall natural resources with DHS/CBP response!

"Brown, Nancy" <nancy_brown@fws.gov>

From: "Brown, Nancy" <nancy_brown@fws.gov>Sent: Thu Jun 08 2017 07:24:22 GMT-0600 (MDT)

To: "Sternberg, Mitch" <mitch_sternberg@fws.gov>, Ernesto_Reyes<Ernesto_Reyes@fws.gov>

Subject: Fwd: Borderwall natural resources with DHS/CBP response!

FYI in case you didn't see this.

Best,

---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Jeff Humphrey <jeff humphrey@fws.gov>Date: Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 8:10 PMSubject: Borderwall natural resources with DHS/CBP response!To: Brian Hires <brian hires@fws.gov>, Aislinn Maestas <aislinn maestas@fws.gov>, BethUllenberg <beth ullenberg@fws.gov>, andy devolder@fws.gov,jonathan andrew@ios.doi.gov, nancy brown@fws.gov, Steve Spangle<steve spangle@fws.gov>, Doug Duncan <doug duncan@fws.gov>, Marit Alanen<marit alanen@fws.gov>, erin fernandez@fws.govCc: gavin shire@fws.gov, Chris Tincher <chris tincher@fws.gov>, seth willey@fws.gov

Report confuses "tense" (whether or not the wall has been built), but WOW! DHS speaks/refersre borderwall environmental concerns...

http://www.abc15.com/news/state/environmental-groups-say-border-wall-could-be-devastating-to-borderlands-area

A spokesman for Customs and Border Protection sent us a statement saying:

"At this early stage, DHS cannot reasonably forecast what the environmental impacts of a wallmight be. As noted, however, DHS is committed to responsible environmental stewardship. That means that DHS will continue to assess potential impacts, coordinate with relevantstakeholders, and to the extent possible, offset or mitigate potential impacts."

"CBP has Environmental Stewardship Plans and Reports available online for projects at all fourborder states including five reports linked to project in Arizona. I would suggest you examine thedocuments at the link below. The contents should address your questions and any concernsraised by the group.”

Click HERE for that document.

From the main link "Prior to fence construction, CBP prepared Environmental StewardshipPlans (ESPs) that summarized the natural and cultural resource surveys conducted duringfence planning and estimated the potential environmental impacts based on the initial fence

design. During construction, environmental monitors ensured implementation of the BestManagement Practices (BMP) that were developed and recorded in the ESPs and reported onany deviations from the BMPs."

Sent from my iPhone

-- Nancy C. BrownPublic Outreach SpecialistSouthwest Region, National Wildlife Refuge SystemU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

550 Westcott Street, #305Houston, Texas 77007Work: (713) 524-7330, ext 207Cell: (830) 220-4760Fax: (713) 524-7331

www.fws.gov/southwest/

The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is, working with others, to conserve, protect,and enhance fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the Americanpeople.

"Reyes, Ernesto" <ernesto_reyes@fws.gov>

From: "Reyes, Ernesto" <ernesto_reyes@fws.gov>Sent: Thu Jun 08 2017 11:54:08 GMT-0600 (MDT)

To:

"Ardizzone, Chuck" <chuck_ardizzone@fws.gov>, DawnWhitehead <dawn_gardiner@fws.gov>, Mary Orms<Mary_Orms@fws.gov>, Clare Lee <Clare_Lee@fws.gov>,Robyn Cobb <Robyn_Cobb@fws.gov>, Amber Miller<Amber_Miller@fws.gov>, "Skoruppa, Mary"<mary_kay_skoruppa@fws.gov>, Gretchen Nareff<gretchen_nareff@fws.gov>, Beau Hardegree<Beau_Hardegree@fws.gov>, Chip Wood<Chip_Wood@fws.gov>, Tim Anderson<Tim_Anderson@fws.gov>, Chad Stinson<Chad_Stinson@fws.gov>, Robert Jess <robert_jess@fws.gov>,Sonny Perez <sonny_perez@fws.gov>, Chris Perez<chris_perez@fws.gov>, Brunilda FuentesCapozello<Brunilda_FuentesCapozello@fws.gov>, Kimberly Wahl<kimberly_wahl@fws.gov>, Imer DeLaGarza<imer_delagarza@fws.gov>, Laura delaGarza<laura_delagarza@fws.gov>, Christine Donald<christine_donald@fws.gov>, raul_garza <raul_garza@fws.gov>,Elizabeth Demarse <elizabeth_demarse@fws.gov>, Gisela Chapa<gisela_chapa@fws.gov>, Scot Edler <scot_edler@fws.gov>,Chris Hathcock <chris_hathcock@fws.gov>, Romeo Garcia<romeo_garcia@fws.gov>, Eric Verderber

<eric_verderber@fws.gov>, James Petty<james_petty@fws.gov>, Rene Avendano<rene_avendano@fws.gov>, Rick Gonzalez<rick_gonzalez@fws.gov>, Iriz Elizondo <iriz_elizondo@fws.gov>,Nicolas Caceres <nicolas_caceres@fws.gov>, Gerardo Longoria<gerardo_longoria@fws.gov>, Weylan Luckey<weylan_luckey@fws.gov>, Alejandro Rodriguez<alejandro_rodriguez@fws.gov>, Boyd Blihovde<boyd_blihovde@fws.gov>, Mark Spier <mark_spier@nps.gov>,Rolando Garza <rolando_garza@nps.gov>, Willy Cupit<Willy.Cupit@tpwd.texas.gov>, Liana Lerma<Liana.Lerma@tpwd.texas.gov>, Russell Hooten<Russell.hooten@tpwd.texas.gov>, Jackie Robinson<Jackie.robinson@tpwd.texas.gov>, Kendal Keyes<Kendal.Keyes@tpwd.texas.gov>, Jonathan Andrew<Jonathan_Andrew@ios.doi.gov>, Janice Engle<janice_engle@fws.gov>, "Singleton, Melissa"<melissa_singleton@fws.gov>, Aimee Roberson<aroberson@abcbirds.org>, "Jesús Franco"<jfranco@abcbirds.org>

Subject: Fwd: Borderwall natural resources with DHS/CBP response!

FYI---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Brown, Nancy <nancy brown@fws.gov>Date: Thu, Jun 8, 2017 at 8:24 AMSubject: Fwd: Borderwall natural resources with DHS/CBP response!To: "Sternberg, Mitch" <mitch sternberg@fws.gov>, Ernesto_Reyes<Ernesto Reyes@fws.gov>

FYI in case you didn't see this.

Best,

---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Jeff Humphrey <jeff humphrey@fws.gov>Date: Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 8:10 PMSubject: Borderwall natural resources with DHS/CBP response!To: Brian Hires <brian hires@fws.gov>, Aislinn Maestas <aislinn maestas@fws.gov>, BethUllenberg <beth ullenberg@fws.gov>, andy devolder@fws.gov,jonathan andrew@ios.doi.gov, nancy brown@fws.gov, Steve Spangle<steve spangle@fws.gov>, Doug Duncan <doug duncan@fws.gov>, Marit Alanen<marit alanen@fws.gov>, erin fernandez@fws.govCc: gavin shire@fws.gov, Chris Tincher <chris tincher@fws.gov>, seth willey@fws.gov

Report confuses "tense" (whether or not the wall has been built), but WOW! DHS speaks/refersre borderwall environmental concerns...

http://www.abc15.com/news/state/environmental-groups-say-border-wall-could-be-devastating-to-borderlands-area

A spokesman for Customs and Border Protection sent us a statement saying:

"At this early stage, DHS cannot reasonably forecast what the environmental impacts of a wallmight be. As noted, however, DHS is committed to responsible environmental stewardship.

That means that DHS will continue to assess potential impacts, coordinate with relevantstakeholders, and to the extent possible, offset or mitigate potential impacts."

"CBP has Environmental Stewardship Plans and Reports available online for projects at all fourborder states including five reports linked to project in Arizona. I would suggest you examine thedocuments at the link below. The contents should address your questions and any concernsraised by the group.”

Click HERE for that document.

From the main link "Prior to fence construction, CBP prepared Environmental StewardshipPlans (ESPs) that summarized the natural and cultural resource surveys conducted duringfence planning and estimated the potential environmental impacts based on the initial fencedesign. During construction, environmental monitors ensured implementation of the BestManagement Practices (BMP) that were developed and recorded in the ESPs and reported onany deviations from the BMPs."

Sent from my iPhone

-- Nancy C. BrownPublic Outreach SpecialistSouthwest Region, National Wildlife Refuge SystemU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

550 Westcott Street, #305Houston, Texas 77007Work: (713) 524-7330, ext 207Cell: (830) 220-4760Fax: (713) 524-7331

www.fws.gov/southwest/

The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is, working with others, to conserve, protect,and enhance fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the Americanpeople.

-- Ernesto ReyesU.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceTexas DOI State Border CoordinatorAlamo Ecological Service Sub-Office3325 Green Jay RdAlamo, Texas 78516Tel:956-784-7560Fax:956-787-8338

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Conversation ContentsFwd: question

"Ardizzone, Chuck" <chuck_ardizzone@fws.gov>

From: "Ardizzone, Chuck" <chuck_ardizzone@fws.gov>Sent: Thu Apr 20 2017 08:22:35 GMT-0600 (MDT)

To: Ernesto Reyes <ernesto_reyes@fws.gov>, Dawn Gardiner<dawn_gardiner@fws.gov>

Subject: Fwd: question

FYI.

Guess I got the wrong refuge the meeting is at Santa Ana. See the email below.

Chuck ArdizzoneProject LeaderTexas Coastal Ecological ServicesU.S. Fish & Wildlife Service17629 El Camino Real, Ste 211Houston, TX 77058W: (281) 286-8282 Ext 228C: (713) 882-1912F: (281) 488-5882

"Leaders must learn to discipline their disappointments. It's not what happens to us, it is what we choose to doabout what happens that makes the difference in how our lives turn out."

Jim Rohn

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader"

John Quincy Adams

---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Nicholopoulos, Joy <joy nicholopoulos@fws.gov>Date: Thu, Apr 20, 2017 at 9:16 AMSubject: Re: questionTo: Aaron Archibeque <aaron archibeque@fws.gov>, Ted Koch <ted koch@fws.gov>, "Willey,Seth" <seth willey@fws.gov>Cc: "Mr. Robert Jess" <Robert Jess@fws.gov>, Chuck Ardizzone <chuck ardizzone@fws.gov>

Hi folks-So far, the info below is all I have received on the meeting next week.I will ask Jon Andrew to send more info to this message's address list.

We are trying to keep the participation to a small group so that we can have more discussion.As I mentioned to Aaron and Ted, our total FWS participation will be limited to: 2 Refuge folks, 2 ES folks,and myself (Neither Aaron not Kelly are able to attend).Thanks a bunch for being flexible and stay tuned for more info from Jon,Joy

On Apr 17, 2017, at 4:11 PM, Jonathan Andrew <jonathan andrew@ios.doi.gov> wrote:

Looks like this is a go for 10:00 for the 27th at Santa Ana. Wanted to make sure this was stillgood for you all. I think I can make it myself.

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Begin forwarded message:

From: " >Date: April 17, 2017 at 4:50:32 PM EDTTo: Jonathan Andrew <Jonathan Andrew@ios.doi.gov>Subject: RE: Meeting in Texas next week

Jon - Yes, all indicators are that we would like to proceed with a meetingon April 27th at the refuge. If there is another day that week that works betterfor everyone, we may be able to shift it. Would mid-morning (10AM) work forthe meeting?

Thank you

On Thu, Apr 20, 2017 at 8:08 AM, Aaron Archibeque <aaron archibeque@fws.gov> wrote:Joy,Doesn't look like anyone has coordinated the meeting with the refuge. Do you have any moreinfo we can share with Rob? Thanks

Aaron

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Begin forwarded message:

From: "Jess, Robert" <robert jess@fws.gov>Date: April 20, 2017 at 7:42:19 AM MDTTo: Aaron Archibeque <aaron archibeque@fws.gov>, "Harvey, Thomas"<thomas harvey@fws.gov>Cc: kelly mcdowell <kelly mcdowell@fws.gov>Subject: Fwd: question

Aaron,

I need some clarification as to when and where this proposed meeting is occurring. As seen below its at Laguna but neither staff nor I are aware of any such meeting-an update would be great.rob

---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Ardizzone, Chuck <chuck ardizzone@fws.gov>Date: Wed, Apr 19, 2017 at 3:06 PMSubject: Re: questionTo: "Jess, Robert" <robert jess@fws.gov>

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Cc: Dawn Gardner <dawn gardiner@fws.gov>

Rob, this is all I have. I have a feeling Ted got meetings mixed up. We have not heard anythingfrom Joy.

Re: Border wall meeting at Laguna Atascosa NWR 27 April

Inbox x

Koch, Ted Apr 13 (6 days ago)

to me, Ernesto, DawnGreat, thanks. Joy will share more info.

On Thu, Apr 13, 2017 at 10:58 AM, Ardizzone, Chuck <chuck ardizzone@fws.gov> wrote:Ted,

got your voice message about the border wall meeting at Laguna Atascosa NWR on 27 April 2017. ErnestoReyes handles the ES coordination on border wall issues. I have CCed him and Dawn on this email so theyare aware of the meeting. I would plan on attending however I will be at NCTC that week. I looked at Ernesto'scalendar and it looks like he can make it. Dawn may be able to make as well as she will be acting for me.

Chuck ArdizzoneProject LeaderTexas Coastal Ecological ServicesU.S. Fish & Wildlife Service17629 El Camino Real, Ste 211Houston, TX 77058W: (281) 286-8282 Ext 228C: (713) 882-1912F: (281) 488-5882

"Leaders must learn to discipline their disappointments. It's not what happens to us, it is what wechoose to do about what happens that makes the difference in how our lives turn out."

Jim Rohn

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are aleader"

John Quincy Adams

Chuck ArdizzoneProject LeaderTexas Coastal Ecological ServicesU.S. Fish & Wildlife Service17629 El Camino Real, Ste 211Houston, TX 77058W: (281) 286-8282 Ext 228C: (713) 882-1912F: (281) 488-5882

"Leaders must learn to discipline their disappointments. It's not what happens to us, it is whatwe choose to do about what happens that makes the difference in how our lives turn out."

Jim Rohn

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are aleader"

John Quincy Adams

On Wed, Apr 19, 2017 at 2:44 PM, Jess, Robert <robert jess@fws.gov> wrote:Ernesto made mention that a meeting is going to be held at the Laguna Atascosarefuge next week on Thursday, April 27 and is in regards to border issues (iefences?). Do you have anything further information as the station is not aware ofthe meeting and I'd like to give adequate notice to them as we have a hurricanemeeting scheduled at the same time and place. I spoke to Kelly McDowell and hewasn't me to represent he and Aaron but hadn't heard it was ta the refuge. Anyguidance would be appreciated!Talk soon, rob

-- robert jessproject leadersouth texas refuge complexalamo, texas

-- robert jessproject leadersouth texas refuge complexalamo, texas

SUMMARY: Over the past several years there has been a substantial increase in coordination between the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) along our Nation’s southern border. While FWS is working toward a successful balance of meeting individual agency missions, opportunities for improvement exist.

DISCUSSION: SuccessesFWS staff routinely work with CBP to coordinate infrastructure projects, law enforcement operations, training and other project planning. In addition, FWS staff engages with CBP at the national, sector, and station level to implement border protection projects. From an infrastructure standpoint, this has included providing access to lands managed by the FWS for construction of vehicle and pedestrian barriers, as well as for communications towers associated with the Secure Fence Act of 2006 and the SBInet. Additionally, CBP stages Camp Grip, a forward operating base that supports tactical border enforcement operations on Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) and a helipad on Buenos Aires NWR.

In the arena of operations, coordination with CBP has been largely successful. CBP agents are routinely granted access to NWR lands for patrol activities. Additionally, FWS staff have identified Best Management Practices for CBP operations, and have conducted environmental awareness training for CBP agents. Moreover, NWR Law Enforcement Officers often work in tandem with CBP agents during apprehension of illegal immigrants, at times apprehending and detaining illegal immigrants until CBP agents arrive.

While cooperation has improved, challenges remain. Following is a synopsis of those challenges.

Operational ChallengesCommunications – There is inconsistent communications from DHS on status of projects, decisions, etc. FWS field staff attempt to actively communicate and coordinate with DHS.Unfortunately DHS has not consistently informed the FWS of new and ongoing projects, nor provided consistent and timely decision-making.

Section 7 Consultation – Some DHS operations conflict with endangered species recovery, are not covered by the Real ID Act waiver, and are generally not addressed by finalized ESA section 7 consultations. To date DHS has not initiated such consultation.

Implications of Roosevelt Reservation for National Wildlife Refuges – As a result of CBPopening of the Roosevelt Reservation for border barrier construction, maintenance and operations we have noted increased illegal activities, and access has had negative impacts to federal lands. Clarifying authorities for management and operations within the Roosevelt Reservation will help minimize adverse environmental effects and facilitate the DHS mission.

BUREAU: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

ISSUE: FWS and Customs and Border Protection Cooperation: Southern Border Challenges and Successes

Infrastructure Challenges Barriers to Wildlife Movement and Management - Installation and operation of border infrastructure has significantly impacted the ability of FWS to protect and conserve trust resources. Formal coordination with DHS on border project design, installation, and operation, including cumulative infrastructure and operational impacts, would reduce impacts to fish and wildlife and advance both FWS and DHS missions. However, a process to facilitate this coordination has yet to be identified. CBP has indicated they would consider retrofitting portions of barriers with wildlife openings if FWS identifies locations and number of openings. However, in Arizona CBP has resisted including openings large enough to accommodate listed species (e.g., jaguars). Funding for retrofitting has yet to be identified.

The Real ID Act waiver also exempted border fence maintenance. Ensuring CBP and their contractors use appropriate methods to avoid and minimize additional impacts to listed species, their habitats, and NWR lands is challenging. FWS supports development of SBInet and onceit is functional, sensor technology should allow for proactive CBP enforcement and may reduce off-road impacts occurring on NWRs and to listed species.

Mitigation ChallengesStatus of Environmental Compliance Commitments - DHS and CBP have yet to implement many border conservation measures for new projects and maintenance activities to which they have committed and are legally obligated. FWS has formally notified CBP that they are required to consult under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act on their operational activities but CBP has not yet initiated consultation. Numerous violations of previously identified Best Management Practices have been documented and FWS and CBP have identified additional uncorrected construction deficiencies. Fence design and placement have caused erosion border-wide; and roadside/staging and re-vegetation have not been conducted properly, enabling establishment of non-native invasives. FWS is cooperating with CBP to identify these issues but funding to rectify most deficiencies has yet to be identified.

Status of DHS $50 Million Mitigation Fund - FWS and DHS are pursuing completion of mitigation measures for border barrier projects waived under the Real ID Act. The mitigation projects were submitted by FWS in priority order for DHS approval; the estimated cost of projects submitted to date is $52,474,593. An interagency agreement will soon be finalized transferring funding for 13 non-land acquisition projects totaling $6.8 million. DOI is prepared to facilitate transfer of funding via an amended interagency agreement for acquisition of lands that will protect wildlife corridors, have willing sellers, and are unlikely to conflict with CBP operations. The CBP General Counsel has stated that a third party could be used by CBP or FWS to purchase and manage lands to meet mitigation goals. FWS is advocating that land acquisitions ranked for first year funding proceed immediately and that use of the third party approach be considered. FWS continues to supports legislation that would substantiate that DHS has authority to fund land acquisition but requests that the third party approach also be used.

Contact: Benjamin N. Tuggle, Regional Director, Southwest Region, 505-248-6282

GENERAL INFORMATION

Conservation Action Title: Texas Land Acquisition

Bureau: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Project Manager(s): Dr. Larisa Ford/Ernesto Reyes

Project Location: Approximately 6 miles north of the intersection of State Highway 186 and County Road 10 or approximately at LatitudWest, in northeastern Hidalgo County, Texas.

Initial Budget: $3,000,000

PROJECT DESCRIPTION (from Project Description Worksheet)

DESCRIPTION / DISCUSSION OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS / IMPLEMENTATIONSDescribe how you accomplished the tasks (IAW the project description worksheets); correlate what was done with these funds and how those actions match the PDW1. List the tasks accomplished,2. Describe for each task:

a. What was done and How it was accomplishedb. What workedc. What did not (i.e. lessons learned)d. Include photos, maps, etc (only those not included in contractor deliverables)

200K-Texas Land Acquisition: Under amendment four of the IAA, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) provided $3 million dollars to acquire at least 500 acres of land for jaguarundi and ocelot habitat as part of the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge Complex (LRGVNWR). When the Tactical Infrastructure (TI) was built in South Texas, the movement corridors for the jaguarundi and ocelot, protected species, were affected and, in some areas, completely severed. This conservation action is to purchase at least 500 acres for future habitat away from the TI to increase the range of these two felids. The property selected has the potential for future high quality habitat and to increase the connectivity with other habitat nearby. It is located adjacent to the LRGVNWR Complex so future land management can be geared towards enhancing and protecting this habitat.

In April 2014, a 1,119-acre tract located in Hidalgo and Willacy counties, Texas, was purchased utilizing DHS funds per the IAA. The 1119-acre tract, which is a portion of El Tecolote Ranch, was simultaneously purchased by The Nature Conservancy from Four Owls Family Partners, Ltd., and then donated to the United States to be managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as part of the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge. The acquisition of this tract meets the overall strategy for the recovery of the endangered ocelot and jaguarundi. The property was chosen due to its location within wildlife travel corridors and its proximity to other properties consisting of dense brush habitat, which is favored by both cat species.

The property is generally level to undulating with scattered low areas, some of which hold water from rainfall or delivered via pipeline from the privately-owned northern portion of El Tecolote Ranch. No structures are present. Vegetative cover is native brush with mesquite consistently found across the property. There are 11 ephemeral wetlands (playas), some modified for livestock watering, ranging in size from 1.4 acres to 0.2 acres with a total of 10.2 wetland acres. The nearest refuge tract is the Teniente Tract, approximately 2.4 miles south.

The mesquite-dominated rangeland has a mix of open prairie over fine sandy soils (Nueces Fine Sand). Brush or mature stands of mesquite are mixed with brasil, ebony, and native shrubs such as granjeno, and huisache in the depressional areas. Open areas contain thick blue carpets of sand phacelia, an annual wildflower. The light to moderate density of brush on the tract suggestsmodification of the climax vegetation community through years of continuous livestock grazing.

Wildlife noted during the survey included cardinals, vultures, caracaras, vermillion flycatchers, great horned owl, and kiskadee flycatchers. There were raccoon tracks, coyote, and exotic nilgai. The sandy tract had numerous Texas pocket gopher mounds. The property is unique in that it contains 12 study sites and nest boxes for the rare ferruginous pygmy owl.

SUMMARY: Over the past several years there has been a substantial increase in coordination between the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) along our Nation’s southern border. While FWS is working toward a successful balance of meeting individual agency missions, opportunities for improvement exist.

DISCUSSION: SuccessesFWS staff routinely work with CBP to coordinate infrastructure projects, law enforcement operations, training and other project planning. In addition, FWS staff engages with CBP at the national, sector, and station level to implement border protection projects. From an infrastructure standpoint, this has included providing access to lands managed by the FWS for construction of vehicle and pedestrian barriers, as well as for communications towers associated with the Secure Fence Act of 2006 and the SBInet. Additionally, CBP stages Camp Grip, a forward operating base that supports tactical border enforcement operations on Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) and a helipad on Buenos Aires NWR.

In the arena of operations, coordination with CBP has been largely successful. CBP agents are routinely granted access to NWR lands for patrol activities. Additionally, FWS staff have identified Best Management Practices for CBP operations, and have conducted environmental awareness training for CBP agents. Moreover, NWR Law Enforcement Officers often work in tandem with CBP agents during apprehension of illegal immigrants, at times apprehending and detaining illegal immigrants until CBP agents arrive.

While cooperation has improved, challenges remain. Following is a synopsis of those challenges.

Operational ChallengesCommunications – There is inconsistent communications from DHS on status of projects, decisions, etc. FWS field staff attempt to actively communicate and coordinate with DHS.Unfortunately DHS has not consistently informed the FWS of new and ongoing projects, nor provided consistent and timely decision-making.

Section 7 Consultation – Some DHS operations conflict with endangered species recovery, are not covered by the Real ID Act waiver, and are generally not addressed by finalized ESA section 7 consultations. To date DHS has not initiated such consultation.

Implications of Roosevelt Reservation for National Wildlife Refuges – As a result of CBPopening of the Roosevelt Reservation for border barrier construction, maintenance and operations we have noted increased illegal activities, and access has had negative impacts to federal lands. Clarifying authorities for management and operations within the Roosevelt Reservation will help minimize adverse environmental effects and facilitate the DHS mission.

BUREAU: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

ISSUE: FWS and Customs and Border Protection Cooperation: Southern Border Challenges and Successes

Infrastructure Challenges Barriers to Wildlife Movement and Management - Installation and operation of border infrastructure has significantly impacted the ability of FWS to protect and conserve trust resources. Formal coordination with DHS on border project design, installation, and operation, including cumulative infrastructure and operational impacts, would reduce impacts to fish and wildlife and advance both FWS and DHS missions. However, a process to facilitate this coordination has yet to be identified. CBP has indicated they would consider retrofitting portions of barriers with wildlife openings if FWS identifies locations and number of openings. However, in Arizona CBP has resisted including openings large enough to accommodate listed species (e.g., jaguars). Funding for retrofitting has yet to be identified.

The Real ID Act waiver also exempted border fence maintenance. Ensuring CBP and their contractors use appropriate methods to avoid and minimize additional impacts to listed species, their habitats, and NWR lands is challenging. FWS supports development of SBInet and onceit is functional, sensor technology should allow for proactive CBP enforcement and may reduce off-road impacts occurring on NWRs and to listed species.

Mitigation ChallengesStatus of Environmental Compliance Commitments - DHS and CBP have yet to implement many border conservation measures for new projects and maintenance activities to which they have committed and are legally obligated. FWS has formally notified CBP that they are required to consult under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act on their operational activities but CBP has not yet initiated consultation. Numerous violations of previously identified Best Management Practices have been documented and FWS and CBP have identified additional uncorrected construction deficiencies. Fence design and placement have caused erosion border-wide; and roadside/staging and re-vegetation have not been conducted properly, enabling establishment of non-native invasives. FWS is cooperating with CBP to identify these issues but funding to rectify most deficiencies has yet to be identified.

Status of DHS $50 Million Mitigation Fund - FWS and DHS are pursuing completion of mitigation measures for border barrier projects waived under the Real ID Act. The mitigation projects were submitted by FWS in priority order for DHS approval; the estimated cost of projects submitted to date is $52,474,593. An interagency agreement will soon be finalized transferring funding for 13 non-land acquisition projects totaling $6.8 million. DOI is prepared to facilitate transfer of funding via an amended interagency agreement for acquisition of lands that will protect wildlife corridors, have willing sellers, and are unlikely to conflict with CBP operations. The CBP General Counsel has stated that a third party could be used by CBP or FWS to purchase and manage lands to meet mitigation goals. FWS is advocating that land acquisitions ranked for first year funding proceed immediately and that use of the third party approach be considered. FWS continues to supports legislation that would substantiate that DHS has authority to fund land acquisition but requests that the third party approach also be used.

Contact: Benjamin N. Tuggle, Regional Director, Southwest Region, 505-248-6282

Label: "Defenders of Wildlife-FOIA"

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Conversation ContentsRe: Border Fence Meeting in MIB

Attachments:

/28. Re: Border Fence Meeting in MIB/1.1 BMTF MAR'17.pdf/28. Re: Border Fence Meeting in MIB/2.1 BPforOMB.CBPandFWSCoordination6.9.10.docx/28. Re: Border Fence Meeting in MIB/2.2 Draft Sabal Palm Briefing for RD.doc/28. Re: Border Fence Meeting in MIB/2.3 Border Fence Mitigation Conservation ActionReports 2015 (1).docx/28. Re: Border Fence Meeting in MIB/5.1 BPforOMB.CBPandFWSCoordination6.9.10.docx/28. Re: Border Fence Meeting in MIB/6.1 BPforOMB.CBPandFWSCoordination6.9.10.docx

"Ardizzone, Chuck" <chuck_ardizzone@fws.gov>

From: "Ardizzone, Chuck" <chuck_ardizzone@fws.gov>Sent: Fri Mar 10 2017 10:36:32 GMT-0700 (MST)To: "Willey, Seth" <seth_willey@fws.gov>

CC:

Ted Koch <ted_koch@fws.gov>, Sherry Barrett<sherry_barrett@fws.gov>, Susan Jacobsen<Susan_Jacobsen@fws.gov>, Denise Baker<denise_baker@fws.gov>, Susan Millsap<susan_millsap@fws.gov>, Steve Spangle<Steve_Spangle@fws.gov>, Dawn Gardiner<dawn_gardiner@fws.gov>, Ernesto Reyes<ernesto_reyes@fws.gov>

Subject: Re: Border Fence Meeting in MIBAttachments: BMTF MAR'17.pdf

FYI.

This has made the rounds at least once, but sharing again.

The next Border Management Task Force Meeting will be on March 15, 2017 in McAllen. Ernesto will be in attendance.Ernesto worked closely with the task force the last time portions of the wall were installed to address issues in Texas.

Chuck ArdizzoneProject LeaderTexas Coastal Ecological ServicesU.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

17629 El Camino Real, Ste 211Houston, TX 77058W: (281) 286-8282 Ext 228C: (713) 882-1912F: (281) 488-5882

"Leaders must learn to discipline their disappointments. It's not what happens to us, it is what we choose todo about what happens that makes the difference in how our lives turn out."

Jim Rohn

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader"

John Quincy Adams

On Fri, Mar 10, 2017 at 11:16 AM, Willey, Seth <seth willey@fws.gov> wrote:Adding Sherry. In particular, Cynthia's folks notes that "if we have significant resourceconcerns we should have them identified now." For example, gene flow / connectivity. DHShas a March 25th date for a fence or wall plan.

Seth

*********************************************Seth L. Willey Deputy ARD for Ecological ServicesSouthwest Region, USFWSSeth Willey@fws.gov Work: 505-248-6492Cell: 505-697-7600*********************************************

On Fri, Mar 10, 2017 at 9:56 AM, Ted Koch <ted koch@fws.gov> wrote:Fyi.

Sent from my iPhone

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From: Aaron Archibeque <aaron archibeque@fws.gov>Date: March 10, 2017 at 8:21:24 AM MSTTo: Joy Nicholopoulos <Joy Nicholopoulos@fws.gov>, Ted Koch@fws.gov, Kelly McDowell <Kelly McDowell@fws.gov>, Juliette Gutierrez<juliette gutierrez@fws.gov>Subject: Fwd: Border Fence Meeting in MIB

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From: Charles Blair <charles blair@fws.gov>Date: March 10, 2017 at 6:37:52 AM MSTTo: cynthia martinez@fws.gov

Cc: brett hunter@fws.gov, shannon smith@fws.gov,Jeff Rupert@fws.gov, Aaron Archibeque@fws.govSubject: Border Fence Meeting in MIB

Cynthia

Here are the highlights of the meeting yesterday at MIB. JohnAndrewsorganized the meeting with the intent of providing the latest info onthe fence.

The first waivers will probably be for public lands to ensure a quickstart. Folks are expecting a number of waivers to cover critical orvulnerable sections of the border.

Expect a significant increase in surveillance operations as well asactivities related to construction.

Request for fence or wall design are now out in the private sector forconsideration

If we have significant resource concerns we should have themidentified now

John believes we will have an opportunity for consultation once thewaivers are issued but does not know how the process will work. Weneed to have our people ready to work with the operational folks.

DHS has a March 25 date for a fence or wall plan

Mitigation funding is still a question but no one is optimistic

Sent from my iPad

"Gardiner, Dawn" <dawn_gardiner@fws.gov>

From: "Gardiner, Dawn" <dawn_gardiner@fws.gov>Sent: Fri Mar 10 2017 14:22:35 GMT-0700 (MST)To: Ernesto Reyes <ernesto_reyes@fws.gov>Subject: Fwd: Border Fence Meeting in MIB

Attachments:BP forOMB.CBPandFWSCoordination6.9.10.docx Draft SabalPalm Briefing for RD.doc Border Fence Mitigation ConservationAction Reports 2015 (1).docx

We still have Larisa's folder on the share drive that is loaded with border info. Canyou see our Share Drive?

Below are 3 documents with some good old stuff we should update....

She also had an excellent powerpoint overview of the border issues.

---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Gardiner, Dawn <dawn gardiner@fws.gov>Date: Fri, Mar 10, 2017 at 3:18 PMSubject: Re: Border Fence Meeting in MIBTo: Chuck Ardizzone <chuck ardizzone@fws.gov>

O.K. Here is the border briefing from 2010 that Benjamin gave to OMB. Would begood to update and add any strategic changes you and Steve want.

On Fri, Mar 10, 2017 at 2:55 PM, Chuck Ardizzone <chuck ardizzone@fws.gov> wrote:No I didn't talk to him about it, but can.

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Chuck ArdizzoneProject LeaderTexas Coastal ESFOUS Fish and Wildlife Service17629 El Camino Real, Ste 211Houston, TX 77508C: 713-882-1912

On Mar 10, 2017, at 2:54 PM, Gardiner, Dawn <dawn gardiner@fws.gov> wrote:

Did you and Steve talk about a unified border message?

On Fri, Mar 10, 2017 at 2:50 PM, Ardizzone, Chuck <chuck ardizzone@fws.gov>wrote:

Dawn and Ernesto,

I would think that there should be something from the last go around for Texason concerns about the wall. See Seth's email below (highlighted in yellow) andplease be prepared to pull something together once they figure out a format.

Chuck ArdizzoneProject LeaderTexas Coastal Ecological ServicesU.S. Fish & Wildlife Service17629 El Camino Real, Ste 211Houston, TX 77058W: (281) 286-8282 Ext 228C: (713) 882-1912F: (281) 488-5882

"Leaders must learn to discipline their disappointments. It's not what happens to us, it iswhat we choose to do about what happens that makes the difference in how our lives turnout."

Jim Rohn

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, youare a leader"

John Quincy Adams

---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Willey, Seth <seth willey@fws.gov>Date: Fri, Mar 10, 2017 at 2:47 PMSubject: Re: Border Fence Meeting in MIBTo: "Barrett, Sherry" <sherry barrett@fws.gov>Cc: Ted Koch <ted koch@fws.gov>, Susan Jacobsen<Susan Jacobsen@fws.gov>, Denise Baker <denise baker@fws.gov>, ChuckArdizzone <chuck ardizzone@fws.gov>, Susan Millsap<susan millsap@fws.gov>, Steve Spangle <Steve Spangle@fws.gov>, MaggieDwire <maggie dwire@fws.gov>

I have a call (and email) into Chuck Blair to try to figure that out. No responseyet.

Seth

*********************************************Seth L. Willey Deputy ARD for Ecological ServicesSouthwest Region, USFWSSeth Willey@fws.gov Work: 505-248-6492Cell: 505-697-7600*********************************************

On Fri, Mar 10, 2017 at 10:24 AM, Barrett, Sherry <sherry barrett@fws.gov>wrote:

In what format do you want us to provide our concerns?

On Fri, Mar 10, 2017 at 10:16 AM, Willey, Seth <seth willey@fws.gov> wrote:Adding Sherry. In particular, Cynthia's folks notes that "if we havesignificant resource concerns we should have them identified now." Forexample, gene flow / connectivity. DHS has a March 25th date for a fenceor wall plan.

Seth

*********************************************Seth L. Willey Deputy ARD for Ecological ServicesSouthwest Region, USFWSSeth Willey@fws.gov Work: 505-248-6492

Cell: 505-697-7600*********************************************

On Fri, Mar 10, 2017 at 9:56 AM, Ted Koch <ted koch@fws.gov> wrote:Fyi.

Sent from my iPhone

Begin forwarded message:

From: Aaron Archibeque <aaron archibeque@fws.gov>Date: March 10, 2017 at 8:21:24 AM MSTTo: Joy Nicholopoulos <Joy Nicholopoulos@fws.gov>,Ted Koch@fws.gov, Kelly McDowell<Kelly McDowell@fws.gov>, Juliette Gutierrez<juliette gutierrez@fws.gov>Subject: Fwd: Border Fence Meeting in MIB

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Begin forwarded message:

From: Charles Blair <charles blair@fws.gov>Date: March 10, 2017 at 6:37:52 AM MSTTo: cynthia martinez@fws.govCc: brett hunter@fws.gov,shannon smith@fws.gov, Jeff Rupert@fws.gov, Aaron Archibeque@fws.govSubject: Border Fence Meeting in MIB

Cynthia

Here are the highlights of the meeting yesterday atMIB. John Andrewsorganized the meeting with the intent of providingthe latest info onthe fence.

The first waivers will probably be for public lands toensure a quickstart. Folks are expecting a number of waivers tocover critical orvulnerable sections of the border.

Expect a significant increase in surveillanceoperations as well asactivities related to construction.

Request for fence or wall design are now out in theprivate sector forconsideration

If we have significant resource concerns we shouldhave them identified now

John believes we will have an opportunity forconsultation once thewaivers are issued but does not know how theprocess will work. Weneed to have our people ready to work with theoperational folks.

DHS has a March 25 date for a fence or wall plan

Mitigation funding is still a question but no one isoptimistic

Sent from my iPad

-- Sherry BarrettMexican Wolf Recovery CoordinatorUS Fish and Wildlife Service2105 Osuna Road NEAlbuquerque, NM 87113Office: (505) 761-4748Cell: (505) 363-2797

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E. Dawn GardinerAssistant Field SupervisorTexas Coastal Ecological Services Field OfficeP.O. Box 81468Corpus Christi, TX 78468-1468

(361) 994-9005 x 259(361) 533-6765 work cell

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E. Dawn GardinerAssistant Field SupervisorTexas Coastal Ecological Services Field OfficeP.O. Box 81468Corpus Christi, TX 78468-1468

(361) 994-9005 x 259(361) 533-6765 work cell

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E. Dawn GardinerAssistant Field SupervisorTexas Coastal Ecological Services Field OfficeP.O. Box 81468Corpus Christi, TX 78468-1468

(361) 994-9005 x 259(361) 533-6765 work cell

"Willey, Seth" <seth_willey@fws.gov>

From: "Willey, Seth" <seth_willey@fws.gov>Sent: Fri Mar 10 2017 15:40:33 GMT-0700 (MST)

To:

Sherry Barrett <sherry_barrett@fws.gov>, Ernesto Reyes<ernesto_reyes@fws.gov>, Thomas Harvey<thomas_harvey@fws.gov>, Susan Jacobsen<Susan_Jacobsen@fws.gov>, Denise Baker<denise_baker@fws.gov>, Chuck Ardizzone<chuck_ardizzone@fws.gov>, Susan Millsap<susan_millsap@fws.gov>, Steve Spangle<Steve_Spangle@fws.gov>, Dawn Whitehead<dawn_gardiner@fws.gov>

CC:Ted Koch <ted_koch@fws.gov>, Charles Blair<charles_blair@fws.gov>, Aaron Archibeque<aaron_archibeque@fws.gov>

Subject: Fwd: Border Fence Meeting in MIB

Hey Everyone,

A little more info here. As noted in earlier emails, HQ (through refuges) indicated that "if we havesignificant resource concerns we should have them identified now." Time appears very short as DHS is on the fast trackfor releasing their plan. Thinking we want to be proactive on this one, and get started on something quickly.

Chuck Blair (on detail to HQ) suggested we put together a table of stuff that meets the above standard. Not thinking thisshould be everything possibly impacted, but instead just a high level overview of significant concerns. Something usefulin a briefing. That said, others have worked on this longer than I have. Despite some uncertainty in what is the bestapproach, I took a stab at starting something simple.

Chuck, do you think we are right track. Others, feel free to alter as you think appropriate. Anyone with this link canedit. Or if there is some other pre-existing document we could share, that might be fine (let us know).

Can folks take the ball and run with it? Thoughts?

Border Fence - Significant Resource Concerns

Thanks,Seth

*********************************************Seth L. Willey Deputy ARD for Ecological ServicesSouthwest Region, USFWSSeth Willey@fws.gov Work: 505-248-6492Cell: 505-697-7600*********************************************

---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Charles Blair <charles blair@fws.gov>Date: Fri, Mar 10, 2017 at 3:11 PMSubject: Re: Border Fence Meeting in MIBTo: "Willey, Seth" <seth willey@fws.gov>Cc: Thomas Harvey <thomas harvey@fws.gov>, Aaron Archibeque<aaron archibeque@fws.gov>, Ted Koch <ted koch@fws.gov>, cynthia martinez@fws.gov,brett hunter@fws.gov, shannon smith@fws.gov, Jeff Rupert@fws.gov,charisa morris@fws.gov

Seth

There has been no discussion of format for the information. I suggest you compile in aspreadsheet and we will get you some additional guidance early next week.

Sent from my iPad

On Mar 10, 2017, at 12:09 PM, Willey, Seth <seth willey@fws.gov> wrote:

Hey Charles,

Hope this finds you well, and that your detail is going well. Your email was sharedwith us via Aaron. Your email asks us to note soon if we have significant resourceconcerns related to the border fence. Wondering what format you would like tosee? A bunch of BPs? a spreadsheet? something else? I'm thinking ES would liketo contribute to a unified R2 response, if you think that would be helpful.

Thank,Seth

*********************************************Seth L. Willey Deputy ARD for Ecological ServicesSouthwest Region, USFWSSeth Willey@fws.gov Work: 505-248-6492Cell: 505-697-7600*********************************************

---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Ted Koch <ted koch@fws.gov>Date: Fri, Mar 10, 2017 at 9:56 AMSubject: Fwd: Border Fence Meeting in MIBTo: Seth Willey <seth willey@fws.gov>, Susan Jacobsen<Susan Jacobsen@fws.gov>, Denise Baker <denise baker@fws.gov>, ChuckArdizzone <chuck ardizzone@fws.gov>, Susan Millsap <susan millsap@fws.gov>,Steve Spangle <Steve Spangle@fws.gov>

Fyi.

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Begin forwarded message:

From: Aaron Archibeque <aaron archibeque@fws.gov>Date: March 10, 2017 at 8:21:24 AM MSTTo: Joy Nicholopoulos <Joy Nicholopoulos@fws.gov>,Ted Koch@fws.gov, Kelly McDowell <Kelly McDowell@fws.gov>,Juliette Gutierrez <juliette gutierrez@fws.gov>Subject: Fwd: Border Fence Meeting in MIB

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Begin forwarded message:

From: Charles Blair <charles blair@fws.gov>Date: March 10, 2017 at 6:37:52 AM MSTTo: cynthia martinez@fws.govCc: brett hunter@fws.gov, shannon smith@fws.gov,Jeff Rupert@fws.gov, Aaron Archibeque@fws.govSubject: Border Fence Meeting in MIB

Cynthia

Here are the highlights of the meeting yesterday at MIB. JohnAndrewsorganized the meeting with the intent of providing the latestinfo onthe fence.

The first waivers will probably be for public lands to ensure aquickstart. Folks are expecting a number of waivers to cover criticalorvulnerable sections of the border.

Expect a significant increase in surveillance operations aswell asactivities related to construction.

Request for fence or wall design are now out in the privatesector forconsideration

If we have significant resource concerns we should have themidentified now

John believes we will have an opportunity for consultationonce thewaivers are issued but does not know how the process willwork. Weneed to have our people ready to work with the operationalfolks.

DHS has a March 25 date for a fence or wall plan

Mitigation funding is still a question but no one is optimistic

Sent from my iPad

Charles Blair <charles_blair@fws.gov>

From: Charles Blair <charles_blair@fws.gov>Sent: Sat Mar 11 2017 05:08:58 GMT-0700 (MST)To: "Willey, Seth" <seth_willey@fws.gov>

CC:

Sherry Barrett <sherry_barrett@fws.gov>, Ernesto Reyes<ernesto_reyes@fws.gov>, Thomas Harvey<thomas_harvey@fws.gov>, Susan Jacobsen<Susan_Jacobsen@fws.gov>, Denise Baker<denise_baker@fws.gov>, Chuck Ardizzone<chuck_ardizzone@fws.gov>, Susan Millsap<susan_millsap@fws.gov>, Steve Spangle<Steve_Spangle@fws.gov>, Dawn Whitehead<dawn_gardiner@fws.gov>, Ted Koch <ted_koch@fws.gov>,Aaron Archibeque <aaron_archibeque@fws.gov>

Subject: Re: Border Fence Meeting in MIB

Seth

I think this is the best approach until we receive additional information. I would include a contactfor each resource concern. This should be the expert or most knowledge person that we canrefer to DHS for consultation.

Sent from my iPad

On Mar 10, 2017, at 4:40 PM, Willey, Seth <seth willey@fws.gov> wrote:

Hey Everyone,

A little more info here. As noted in earlier emails, HQ (through refuges) indicated that"if we have significant resource concerns we should have them identified now." Time appears very shortas DHS is on the fast track for releasing their plan. Thinking we want to be proactive on this one, and getstarted on something quickly.

Chuck Blair (on detail to HQ) suggested we put together a table of stuff that meets the above standard. Not thinking this should be everything possibly impacted, but instead just a high level overview ofsignificant concerns. Something useful in a briefing. That said, others have worked on this longer than Ihave. Despite some uncertainty in what is the best approach, I took a stab at starting something simple.

Chuck, do you think we are right track. Others, feel free to alter as you think appropriate. Anyone withthis link can edit. Or if there is some other pre-existing document we could share, that might be fine (letus know).

Can folks take the ball and run with it? Thoughts?

Border Fence - Significant Resource Concerns

Thanks,Seth

*********************************************Seth L. Willey Deputy ARD for Ecological ServicesSouthwest Region, USFWSSeth Willey@fws.gov Work: 505-248-6492Cell: 505-697-7600*********************************************

---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Charles Blair <charles blair@fws.gov>Date: Fri, Mar 10, 2017 at 3:11 PMSubject: Re: Border Fence Meeting in MIBTo: "Willey, Seth" <seth willey@fws.gov>Cc: Thomas Harvey <thomas harvey@fws.gov>, Aaron Archibeque<aaron archibeque@fws.gov>, Ted Koch <ted koch@fws.gov>,cynthia martinez@fws.gov, brett hunter@fws.gov, shannon smith@fws.gov,Jeff Rupert@fws.gov, charisa morris@fws.gov

Seth

There has been no discussion of format for the information. I suggest you compile in

a spreadsheet and we will get you some additional guidance early next week.

Sent from my iPad

On Mar 10, 2017, at 12:09 PM, Willey, Seth <seth willey@fws.gov> wrote:

Hey Charles,

Hope this finds you well, and that your detail is going well. Your emailwas shared with us via Aaron. Your email asks us to note soon if wehave significant resource concerns related to the border fence. Wondering what format you would like to see? A bunch of BPs? aspreadsheet? something else? I'm thinking ES would like to contributeto a unified R2 response, if you think that would be helpful.

Thank,Seth

*********************************************Seth L. Willey Deputy ARD for Ecological ServicesSouthwest Region, USFWSSeth Willey@fws.gov Work: 505-248-6492Cell: 505-697-7600*********************************************

---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Ted Koch <ted koch@fws.gov>Date: Fri, Mar 10, 2017 at 9:56 AMSubject: Fwd: Border Fence Meeting in MIBTo: Seth Willey <seth willey@fws.gov>, Susan Jacobsen<Susan Jacobsen@fws.gov>, Denise Baker <denise baker@fws.gov>,Chuck Ardizzone <chuck ardizzone@fws.gov>, Susan Millsap<susan millsap@fws.gov>, Steve Spangle <Steve Spangle@fws.gov>

Fyi.

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Begin forwarded message:

From: Aaron Archibeque <aaron archibeque@fws.gov>Date: March 10, 2017 at 8:21:24 AM MSTTo: Joy Nicholopoulos <Joy Nicholopoulos@fws.gov>,Ted Koch@fws.gov, Kelly McDowell<Kelly McDowell@fws.gov>, Juliette Gutierrez<juliette gutierrez@fws.gov>Subject: Fwd: Border Fence Meeting in MIB

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From: Charles Blair <charles blair@fws.gov>Date: March 10, 2017 at 6:37:52 AM MSTTo: cynthia martinez@fws.govCc: brett hunter@fws.gov,shannon smith@fws.gov, Jeff Rupert@fws.gov, Aaron Archibeque@fws.govSubject: Border Fence Meeting in MIB

Cynthia

Here are the highlights of the meeting yesterday atMIB. John Andrewsorganized the meeting with the intent of providingthe latest info onthe fence.

The first waivers will probably be for public landsto ensure a quickstart. Folks are expecting a number of waivers tocover critical orvulnerable sections of the border.

Expect a significant increase in surveillanceoperations as well asactivities related to construction.

Request for fence or wall design are now out in theprivate sector forconsideration

If we have significant resource concerns weshould have them identified now

John believes we will have an opportunity forconsultation once thewaivers are issued but does not know how theprocess will work. Weneed to have our people ready to work with theoperational folks.

DHS has a March 25 date for a fence or wall plan

Mitigation funding is still a question but no one isoptimistic

Sent from my iPad

"Ardizzone, Chuck" <chuck_ardizzone@fws.gov>

From: "Ardizzone, Chuck" <chuck_ardizzone@fws.gov>Sent: Mon Mar 13 2017 05:14:14 GMT-0600 (MDT)To: "Willey, Seth" <seth_willey@fws.gov>

CC:

Sherry Barrett <sherry_barrett@fws.gov>, Ernesto Reyes<ernesto_reyes@fws.gov>, Thomas Harvey<thomas_harvey@fws.gov>, Susan Jacobsen<Susan_Jacobsen@fws.gov>, Denise Baker<denise_baker@fws.gov>, Susan Millsap<susan_millsap@fws.gov>, Steve Spangle<Steve_Spangle@fws.gov>, Dawn Whitehead<dawn_gardiner@fws.gov>, Ted Koch <ted_koch@fws.gov>,Charles Blair <charles_blair@fws.gov>, Aaron Archibeque<aaron_archibeque@fws.gov>

Subject: Re: Border Fence Meeting in MIBAttachments: BP forOMB.CBPandFWSCoordination6.9.10.docx

Seth,

here is a document that Dawn shared from the last go round with this issue. I think a lot if not allof the issues would still apply.

Chuck ArdizzoneProject LeaderTexas Coastal Ecological ServicesU.S. Fish & Wildlife Service17629 El Camino Real, Ste 211Houston, TX 77058W: (281) 286-8282 Ext 228C: (713) 882-1912F: (281) 488-5882

"Leaders must learn to discipline their disappointments. It's not what happens to us, it is what we choose todo about what happens that makes the difference in how our lives turn out."

Jim Rohn

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader"

John Quincy Adams

On Fri, Mar 10, 2017 at 4:40 PM, Willey, Seth <seth willey@fws.gov> wrote:Hey Everyone,

A little more info here. As noted in earlier emails, HQ (through refuges) indicated that "if we havesignificant resource concerns we should have them identified now." Time appears very short as DHS is on the fasttrack for releasing their plan. Thinking we want to be proactive on this one, and get started on something quickly.

Chuck Blair (on detail to HQ) suggested we put together a table of stuff that meets the above standard. Not thinking

this should be everything possibly impacted, but instead just a high level overview of significant concerns. Somethinguseful in a briefing. That said, others have worked on this longer than I have. Despite some uncertainty in what isthe best approach, I took a stab at starting something simple.

Chuck, do you think we are right track. Others, feel free to alter as you think appropriate. Anyone with this link canedit. Or if there is some other pre-existing document we could share, that might be fine (let us know).

Can folks take the ball and run with it? Thoughts?

Border Fence - Significant Resource Concerns

Thanks,Seth

*********************************************Seth L. Willey Deputy ARD for Ecological ServicesSouthwest Region, USFWSSeth Willey@fws.gov Work: 505-248-6492Cell: 505-697-7600*********************************************

---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Charles Blair <charles blair@fws.gov>Date: Fri, Mar 10, 2017 at 3:11 PMSubject: Re: Border Fence Meeting in MIBTo: "Willey, Seth" <seth willey@fws.gov>Cc: Thomas Harvey <thomas harvey@fws.gov>, Aaron Archibeque<aaron archibeque@fws.gov>, Ted Koch <ted koch@fws.gov>, cynthia martinez@fws.gov,brett hunter@fws.gov, shannon smith@fws.gov, Jeff Rupert@fws.gov,charisa morris@fws.gov

Seth

There has been no discussion of format for the information. I suggest you compile in aspreadsheet and we will get you some additional guidance early next week.

Sent from my iPad

On Mar 10, 2017, at 12:09 PM, Willey, Seth <seth willey@fws.gov> wrote:

Hey Charles,

Hope this finds you well, and that your detail is going well. Your email was sharedwith us via Aaron. Your email asks us to note soon if we have significant resourceconcerns related to the border fence. Wondering what format you would like tosee? A bunch of BPs? a spreadsheet? something else? I'm thinking ES wouldlike to contribute to a unified R2 response, if you think that would be helpful.

Thank,Seth

*********************************************Seth L. Willey Deputy ARD for Ecological ServicesSouthwest Region, USFWSSeth Willey@fws.gov Work: 505-248-6492Cell: 505-697-7600*********************************************

---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Ted Koch <ted koch@fws.gov>Date: Fri, Mar 10, 2017 at 9:56 AMSubject: Fwd: Border Fence Meeting in MIBTo: Seth Willey <seth willey@fws.gov>, Susan Jacobsen<Susan Jacobsen@fws.gov>, Denise Baker <denise baker@fws.gov>, ChuckArdizzone <chuck ardizzone@fws.gov>, Susan Millsap<susan millsap@fws.gov>, Steve Spangle <Steve Spangle@fws.gov>

Fyi.

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Begin forwarded message:

From: Aaron Archibeque <aaron archibeque@fws.gov>Date: March 10, 2017 at 8:21:24 AM MSTTo: Joy Nicholopoulos <Joy Nicholopoulos@fws.gov>,Ted Koch@fws.gov, Kelly McDowell <Kelly McDowell@fws.gov>,Juliette Gutierrez <juliette gutierrez@fws.gov>Subject: Fwd: Border Fence Meeting in MIB

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Begin forwarded message:

From: Charles Blair <charles blair@fws.gov>Date: March 10, 2017 at 6:37:52 AM MSTTo: cynthia martinez@fws.govCc: brett hunter@fws.gov, shannon smith@fws.gov,Jeff Rupert@fws.gov, Aaron Archibeque@fws.govSubject: Border Fence Meeting in MIB

Cynthia

Here are the highlights of the meeting yesterday at MIB.John Andrewsorganized the meeting with the intent of providing the latestinfo onthe fence.

The first waivers will probably be for public lands to ensurea quickstart. Folks are expecting a number of waivers to covercritical orvulnerable sections of the border.

Expect a significant increase in surveillance operations aswell asactivities related to construction.

Request for fence or wall design are now out in the privatesector forconsideration

If we have significant resource concerns we should havethem identified now

John believes we will have an opportunity for consultationonce thewaivers are issued but does not know how the process willwork. Weneed to have our people ready to work with the operationalfolks.

DHS has a March 25 date for a fence or wall plan

Mitigation funding is still a question but no one is optimistic

Sent from my iPad

"Ardizzone, Chuck" <chuck_ardizzone@fws.gov>

From: "Ardizzone, Chuck" <chuck_ardizzone@fws.gov>Sent: Mon Mar 13 2017 05:20:51 GMT-0600 (MDT)

To: Dawn Gardiner <dawn_gardiner@fws.gov>, Ernesto Reyes<ernesto_reyes@fws.gov>

CC: Seth Willey <seth_willey@fws.gov>Subject: Fwd: Border Fence Meeting in MIBAttachments: BP forOMB.CBPandFWSCoordination6.9.10.docx

Dawn and Ernesto,

Can you please work on propagating the table that is linked in Seth's email below ASAP. Iforwarded the Briefing Paper that Dawn provided from 2010, and I think many if not all of thoseissues in the BP would still apply.

Chuck ArdizzoneProject LeaderTexas Coastal Ecological ServicesU.S. Fish & Wildlife Service17629 El Camino Real, Ste 211Houston, TX 77058W: (281) 286-8282 Ext 228C: (713) 882-1912F: (281) 488-5882

"Leaders must learn to discipline their disappointments. It's not what happens to us, it is what we choose todo about what happens that makes the difference in how our lives turn out."

Jim Rohn

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader"

John Quincy Adams

---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Willey, Seth <seth willey@fws.gov>Date: Fri, Mar 10, 2017 at 4:40 PMSubject: Fwd: Border Fence Meeting in MIBTo: Sherry Barrett <sherry barrett@fws.gov>, Ernesto Reyes <ernesto reyes@fws.gov>,Thomas Harvey <thomas harvey@fws.gov>, Susan Jacobsen <Susan Jacobsen@fws.gov>,Denise Baker <denise baker@fws.gov>, Chuck Ardizzone <chuck ardizzone@fws.gov>,Susan Millsap <susan millsap@fws.gov>, Steve Spangle <Steve Spangle@fws.gov>, DawnWhitehead <dawn gardiner@fws.gov>Cc: Ted Koch <ted koch@fws.gov>, Charles Blair <charles blair@fws.gov>, Aaron Archibeque<aaron archibeque@fws.gov>

Hey Everyone,

A little more info here. As noted in earlier emails, HQ (through refuges) indicated that "if we havesignificant resource concerns we should have them identified now." Time appears very short as DHS is on the fast trackfor releasing their plan. Thinking we want to be proactive on this one, and get started on something quickly.

Chuck Blair (on detail to HQ) suggested we put together a table of stuff that meets the above standard. Not thinking thisshould be everything possibly impacted, but instead just a high level overview of significant concerns. Something usefulin a briefing. That said, others have worked on this longer than I have. Despite some uncertainty in what is the bestapproach, I took a stab at starting something simple.

Chuck, do you think we are right track. Others, feel free to alter as you think appropriate. Anyone with this link canedit. Or if there is some other pre-existing document we could share, that might be fine (let us know).

Can folks take the ball and run with it? Thoughts?

Border Fence - Significant Resource Concerns

Thanks,Seth

*********************************************Seth L. Willey Deputy ARD for Ecological ServicesSouthwest Region, USFWSSeth Willey@fws.gov Work: 505-248-6492Cell: 505-697-7600*********************************************

---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Charles Blair <charles blair@fws.gov>Date: Fri, Mar 10, 2017 at 3:11 PMSubject: Re: Border Fence Meeting in MIBTo: "Willey, Seth" <seth willey@fws.gov>Cc: Thomas Harvey <thomas harvey@fws.gov>, Aaron Archibeque<aaron archibeque@fws.gov>, Ted Koch <ted koch@fws.gov>, cynthia martinez@fws.gov,brett hunter@fws.gov, shannon smith@fws.gov, Jeff Rupert@fws.gov,charisa morris@fws.gov

Seth

There has been no discussion of format for the information. I suggest you compile in aspreadsheet and we will get you some additional guidance early next week.

Sent from my iPad

On Mar 10, 2017, at 12:09 PM, Willey, Seth <seth willey@fws.gov> wrote:

Hey Charles,

Hope this finds you well, and that your detail is going well. Your email was sharedwith us via Aaron. Your email asks us to note soon if we have significant resourceconcerns related to the border fence. Wondering what format you would like tosee? A bunch of BPs? a spreadsheet? something else? I'm thinking ES would liketo contribute to a unified R2 response, if you think that would be helpful.

Thank,Seth

*********************************************Seth L. Willey Deputy ARD for Ecological ServicesSouthwest Region, USFWSSeth Willey@fws.gov Work: 505-248-6492Cell: 505-697-7600*********************************************

---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Ted Koch <ted koch@fws.gov>Date: Fri, Mar 10, 2017 at 9:56 AMSubject: Fwd: Border Fence Meeting in MIBTo: Seth Willey <seth willey@fws.gov>, Susan Jacobsen<Susan Jacobsen@fws.gov>, Denise Baker <denise baker@fws.gov>, ChuckArdizzone <chuck ardizzone@fws.gov>, Susan Millsap <susan millsap@fws.gov>,

Steve Spangle <Steve Spangle@fws.gov>

Fyi.

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Begin forwarded message:

From: Aaron Archibeque <aaron archibeque@fws.gov>Date: March 10, 2017 at 8:21:24 AM MSTTo: Joy Nicholopoulos <Joy Nicholopoulos@fws.gov>,Ted Koch@fws.gov, Kelly McDowell <Kelly McDowell@fws.gov>,Juliette Gutierrez <juliette gutierrez@fws.gov>Subject: Fwd: Border Fence Meeting in MIB

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Begin forwarded message:

From: Charles Blair <charles blair@fws.gov>Date: March 10, 2017 at 6:37:52 AM MSTTo: cynthia martinez@fws.govCc: brett hunter@fws.gov, shannon smith@fws.gov,Jeff Rupert@fws.gov, Aaron Archibeque@fws.govSubject: Border Fence Meeting in MIB

Cynthia

Here are the highlights of the meeting yesterday at MIB. JohnAndrewsorganized the meeting with the intent of providing the latestinfo onthe fence.

The first waivers will probably be for public lands to ensure aquickstart. Folks are expecting a number of waivers to cover criticalorvulnerable sections of the border.

Expect a significant increase in surveillance operations aswell asactivities related to construction.

Request for fence or wall design are now out in the privatesector forconsideration

If we have significant resource concerns we should have themidentified now

John believes we will have an opportunity for consultationonce thewaivers are issued but does not know how the process willwork. Weneed to have our people ready to work with the operationalfolks.

DHS has a March 25 date for a fence or wall plan

Mitigation funding is still a question but no one is optimistic

Sent from my iPad

"Ardizzone, Chuck" <chuck_ardizzone@fws.gov>

From: "Ardizzone, Chuck" <chuck_ardizzone@fws.gov>Sent: Mon Mar 13 2017 05:30:30 GMT-0600 (MDT)

To: Dawn Gardiner <dawn_gardiner@fws.gov>, Ernesto Reyes<ernesto_reyes@fws.gov>

Subject: Re: Border Fence Meeting in MIB

I put the documents you sent on the shared drive under boarder wall information. I would begreat if you can dig up the powerpoint you are talking about and put in on the shared drive.

Chuck ArdizzoneProject LeaderTexas Coastal Ecological ServicesU.S. Fish & Wildlife Service17629 El Camino Real, Ste 211Houston, TX 77058W: (281) 286-8282 Ext 228C: (713) 882-1912F: (281) 488-5882

"Leaders must learn to discipline their disappointments. It's not what happens to us, it is what we choose todo about what happens that makes the difference in how our lives turn out."

Jim Rohn

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader"

John Quincy Adams

On Sat, Mar 11, 2017 at 7:09 PM, Dawn Gardiner <dawn gardiner@fws.gov> wrote:We have old briefing papers and PowerPoint presentations for Border.

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From: "Gardiner, Dawn" <dawn gardiner@fws.gov>To: Ernesto Reyes <ernesto reyes@fws.gov>Subject: Fwd: Border Fence Meeting in MIB

We still have Larisa's folder on the share drive that is loaded withborder info. Can you see our Share Drive?

Below are 3 documents with some good old stuff we should update....

She also had an excellent powerpoint overview of the border issues.

---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Gardiner, Dawn <dawn gardiner@fws.gov>Date: Fri, Mar 10, 2017 at 3:18 PMSubject: Re: Border Fence Meeting in MIBTo: Chuck Ardizzone <chuck ardizzone@fws.gov>

O.K. Here is the border briefing from 2010 that Benjamin gave toOMB. Would be good to update and add any strategic changes you andSteve want.

On Fri, Mar 10, 2017 at 2:55 PM, Chuck Ardizzone <chuck ardizzone@fws.gov>wrote:

No I didn't talk to him about it, but can.

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Chuck ArdizzoneProject LeaderTexas Coastal ESFOUS Fish and Wildlife Service17629 El Camino Real, Ste 211Houston, TX 77508C: 713-882-1912

On Mar 10, 2017, at 2:54 PM, Gardiner, Dawn <dawn gardiner@fws.gov>wrote:

Did you and Steve talk about a unified border message?

On Fri, Mar 10, 2017 at 2:50 PM, Ardizzone, Chuck<chuck ardizzone@fws.gov> wrote:

Dawn and Ernesto,

I would think that there should be something from the last goaround for Texas on concerns about the wall. See Seth's emailbelow (highlighted in yellow) and please be prepared to pullsomething together once they figure out a format.

Chuck ArdizzoneProject LeaderTexas Coastal Ecological ServicesU.S. Fish & Wildlife Service17629 El Camino Real, Ste 211Houston, TX 77058W: (281) 286-8282 Ext 228C: (713) 882-1912F: (281) 488-5882

"Leaders must learn to discipline their disappointments. It's not whathappens to us, it is what we choose to do about what happens that makesthe difference in how our lives turn out."

Jim Rohn

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more andbecome more, you are a leader"

John Quincy Adams

---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Willey, Seth <seth willey@fws.gov>Date: Fri, Mar 10, 2017 at 2:47 PMSubject: Re: Border Fence Meeting in MIBTo: "Barrett, Sherry" <sherry barrett@fws.gov>Cc: Ted Koch <ted koch@fws.gov>, Susan Jacobsen<Susan Jacobsen@fws.gov>, Denise Baker<denise baker@fws.gov>, Chuck Ardizzone<chuck ardizzone@fws.gov>, Susan Millsap<susan millsap@fws.gov>, Steve Spangle<Steve Spangle@fws.gov>, Maggie Dwire<maggie dwire@fws.gov>

I have a call (and email) into Chuck Blair to try to figure that out. No response yet.

Seth

*********************************************Seth L. Willey Deputy ARD for Ecological Services

Southwest Region, USFWSSeth Willey@fws.gov Work: 505-248-6492Cell: 505-697-7600*********************************************

On Fri, Mar 10, 2017 at 10:24 AM, Barrett, Sherry<sherry barrett@fws.gov> wrote:

In what format do you want us to provide our concerns?

On Fri, Mar 10, 2017 at 10:16 AM, Willey, Seth<seth willey@fws.gov> wrote:

Adding Sherry. In particular, Cynthia's folks notes that "if wehave significant resource concerns we should have themidentified now." For example, gene flow / connectivity. DHShas a March 25th date for a fence or wall plan.

Seth

*********************************************Seth L. Willey Deputy ARD for Ecological ServicesSouthwest Region, USFWSSeth Willey@fws.gov Work: 505-248-6492Cell: 505-697-7600*********************************************

On Fri, Mar 10, 2017 at 9:56 AM, Ted Koch<ted koch@fws.gov> wrote:

Fyi.

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From: Aaron Archibeque<aaron archibeque@fws.gov>Date: March 10, 2017 at 8:21:24 AM MSTTo: Joy Nicholopoulos<Joy Nicholopoulos@fws.gov>,Ted Koch@fws.gov, Kelly McDowell<Kelly McDowell@fws.gov>, Juliette Gutierrez<juliette gutierrez@fws.gov>Subject: Fwd: Border Fence Meeting in MIB

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From: Charles Blair

<charles blair@fws.gov>Date: March 10, 2017 at 6:37:52 AMMSTTo: cynthia martinez@fws.govCc: brett hunter@fws.gov,shannon smith@fws.gov,Jeff Rupert@fws.gov, Aaron Archibeque@fws.govSubject: Border Fence Meeting inMIB

Cynthia

Here are the highlights of themeeting yesterday at MIB. JohnAndrewsorganized the meeting with the intentof providing the latest info onthe fence.

The first waivers will probably be forpublic lands to ensure a quickstart. Folks are expecting a numberof waivers to cover critical orvulnerable sections of the border.

Expect a significant increase insurveillance operations as well asactivities related to construction.

Request for fence or wall design arenow out in the private sector forconsideration

If we have significant resourceconcerns we should have themidentified now

John believes we will have anopportunity for consultation once thewaivers are issued but does notknow how the process will work. Weneed to have our people ready towork with the operational folks.

DHS has a March 25 date for a fenceor wall plan

Mitigation funding is still a questionbut no one is optimistic

Sent from my iPad

-- Sherry BarrettMexican Wolf Recovery CoordinatorUS Fish and Wildlife Service2105 Osuna Road NEAlbuquerque, NM 87113Office: (505) 761-4748Cell: (505) 363-2797

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E. Dawn GardinerAssistant Field SupervisorTexas Coastal Ecological Services Field OfficeP.O. Box 81468Corpus Christi, TX 78468-1468

(361) 994-9005 x 259(361) 533-6765 work cell

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E. Dawn GardinerAssistant Field SupervisorTexas Coastal Ecological Services Field OfficeP.O. Box 81468Corpus Christi, TX 78468-1468

(361) 994-9005 x 259(361) 533-6765 work cell

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E. Dawn GardinerAssistant Field SupervisorTexas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office

P.O. Box 81468Corpus Christi, TX 78468-1468

(361) 994-9005 x 259(361) 533-6765 work cell

Label: "Defenders of Wildlife-FOIA"

Created by:ernesto_reyes@fws.gov

Total Messages in label:191 (29 conversations)

Created: 07-31-2017 at 15:40 PM

Conversation ContentsSpecies list for the TX border

Attachments:

/22. Species list for the TX border/1.1 Texas Species List.docx

"Tuegel, Marty" <marty_tuegel@fws.gov>

From: "Tuegel, Marty" <marty_tuegel@fws.gov>Sent: Tue Jun 13 2017 08:45:17 GMT-0600 (MDT)

To: Dawn Whitehead <dawn_whitehead@fws.gov>, Ernesto Reyes<ernesto_reyes@fws.gov>

Subject: Species list for the TX borderAttachments: Texas Species List.docx

Dawn and Ernesto,

The attached list was generated off of IPAC and some of the species do not look correct. It isbased on a mile wide buffer along the border. This is for a Congressional Response that is duetomorrow.

Can I get this by COB today?

Thanks,

Marty**********************************************Marty TuegelBranch Chief - Environmental ReviewEcological Services, Southwest Regional Office500 Gold Avenue SW, Rm 6034Albuquerque, NM 87102

Mailing address: P.O. Box 1306Albuquerque, NM 87103505 248-6651 office505 362-5025 cell

Dawn Gardiner <dawn_gardiner@fws.gov>

From: Dawn Gardiner <dawn_gardiner@fws.gov>Sent: Tue Jun 13 2017 11:35:57 GMT-0600 (MDT)To: "Tuegel, Marty" <marty_tuegel@fws.gov>

CC: Dawn Whitehead <dawn_whitehead@fws.gov>, Ernesto Reyes<ernesto_reyes@fws.gov>

Subject: Re: Species list for the TX border

It is easier for me to list what stays on than what to delete...Apologize for my typing here...

I guess we can leave sea turtles on the list. They do come onto the beach at the border with theGulf beach. Your call. Otherwise these species are possible within a mile of the TX border withMexico:

JaguarundiBatOcelotVireoLeast ternMexican spotted owlAplomado falcon. Is not an experimental pop in Texas, even though it was put there byPFUND and looks like it should have been done that way• •••••••••••••••••••••••••Piping ploverRed knotRed crowned parrotSW willow flycatcherYellow billed cuckooRG silvery Minnow- experimental popTexas hornshellChisos mt cactusHinkley oakLloyds cactusStar cactusWalkers maniocTexas ayeniaZapata bladderpod

Call my cell or text with questions

Dawn

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On Jun 13, 2017, at 9:45 AM, Tuegel, Marty <marty_tuegel@fws.gov> wrote:

Dawn and Ernesto,

The attached list was generated off of IPAC and some of the species do not lookcorrect. It is based on a mile wide buffer along the border. This is for aCongressional Response that is due tomorrow.

Can I get this by COB today?

Thanks,

Marty**********************************************Marty TuegelBranch Chief - Environmental ReviewEcological Services, Southwest Regional Office500 Gold Avenue SW, Rm 6034Albuquerque, NM 87102

Mailing address:

P.O. Box 1306Albuquerque, NM 87103505 248-6651 office505 362-5025 cell

<Texas Species List.docx>